Water activity · 1 hour
Cape Town: Jolly Roger Pirate Ship Cruise Daytime Experience
Set sail on Cape Town’s iconic pirate ship for a fun-filled ocean adventure with music, views, and a lively atmosphere for all ages.
from$23 Check dates
Cruises and boat trips.
Prices run from $5 to $6747, and half of the 48 priced listings cost $73 or less. Most take 1 hour to 4 hours. The best reviewed with at least 100 reviews is Cape Town: Marine Biologist-Led Safari Tour - V&A Waterfront (4.9 from 176 reviews). The most reviewed is Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour (2,310 reviews).
For the operators we researched and recommend, see our food tours and cooking classes in Cape Town, or the experiences overview.
On the water
Water activity · 1h 30m
Cape Town: Marine Wildlife Tour from the V&A Waterfront
Encounter the rich wildlife of Cape Town's bay ecosystem on a 1.5-hour eco-cruise from Cape Town. Encounter whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and sunfish in their nat...
from$53 Check dates
Water activity · 2 hours
Cape Town: Granger Bay Guided Kayak Tour
Join a guided kayak tour in Cape Town and paddle through the calm waters of Granger Bay and Sea Point. Enjoy panoramic views of Lion’s Head and the Atlantic coastline ...
from$40 Check dates
Water activity · 4 hours
Cape Town: Award-Winning Shark Cage Diving in Simon’s Town
Experience an unforgettable shark cage diving adventure in Simon’s Town, Cape Town, an award-winning, owner-run marine adventure company committed to responsible touri...
from$218 Check dates
Water activity · 4 hours
Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour
Get skip-the-line entry to the Robben Island Ferry, then join a former inmate to explore the prison where South Africa's most influential freedom fighter, Nelson Mande...
from$92 Check dates
Water activity · 4 hours
Cape Town: Robben Island ferry ticket plus Guided Tour
Skip the ticketing line and go straight to the ferry for an exciting visit to the famous Robben Island Maximum Security Prison. Embark on a tour of the prison led by a...
from$86 Check dates
Water activity · 2 hours
Cape Town: Marine Life Kayak Tour From the V&A Waterfront
Explore the Atlantic Ocean, encounter the marine life, and possibly catch a glimpse of some local dolphins, whales, and seals. Experience a unique perspective in Cape ...
from$37 Check dates
Water activity · 1 hour
Cape Town: Scenic 1-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise
Experience the best way to see the Cape Town Atlantic coastline. This one-hour cruise from the V&A Waterfront to the historic Green Point Lighthouse offers spectacular...
from$25 Check dates
Water activity · 4 hours
Cape Town: Robben Island ferry ticket with guided tour
Board the ferry to Robben Island to explore the prison where Nelson Mandela was held during Apartheid. Gain insight into South Africa's dramatic history through the st...
from$74 Check dates
Water activity · 30 minutes
Cape Town: 30-Minute Harbour Boat Cruise with Seal Watching
Enjoy a half hour cruise around the iconic Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town aboard a double-decker trawling boat. Watch out for seals splashing around in th...
from$4.91 Check dates
Water activity · 1h 30m
Cape Town: Marine Big 5 Ocean Safari from V&A Waterfront
Experience the beauty of the ocean and the Cape Town coastline on this Ocean Safari. Cruise in style on a luxury catamaran as you spot some of the variety of marine cr...
from$74 Check dates
Water activity · 1 hour
Sunset Cruise with Cape Town Cruises
Sail across the Atlantic Ocean, enjoying the most beautiful Sunset Cruise departing from V&A Waterfront. Sit back, relax and sip on a glass of bubbles while taking in ...
from$44 Check dates
Water activity · 1 hour
Cape Town Ocean Safari: Speed Boat Adventure in Table Bay
Join a tour which offers a unique and fun ocean safari experience on the water. Onboard the unique adventure boat the skippers will share the beauty of the ocean with ...
from$38 Check dates
Water activity · 2 hours
Cape Town: Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay
With state-of-the-art equipment embark on a scenic guided kayaking tour through Hout Bay.
from$37 Check dates
Water activity · 4 hours
Cape Town: Robben Island Museum and Ferry Ticket
Explore the iconic Robben Island only a 30-minute ferry ride from Cape Town. See the prison that was home to political activists including Nelson Mandela, and learn th...
from$72 Check dates
Water activity · 1h 30m
Cape Town: Marine Biologist-Led Safari Tour - V&A Waterfront
A marine eco-tour with an onboard marine biologist. Marine game drive in Table Bay within eyeshot of Robben Island, Cape Town, South Africa. In partnership with the Tw...
from$83 Check dates
Water activity · 4 hours
Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry and Guided Tour
Discover the history of Robben Island on a guided tour with a former political prisoner. See Nelson Mandela's prison cell and enjoy a scenic ferry ride from Cape Town.
from$83 Check dates
Water activity · 1 hour
Cape Town: V&A Waterfront 1-Hour Scenic Cruise at 11:00am
Hop aboard a luxury catamaran for a scenic trip along Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. Enjoy the cool ocean breeze as you take in views of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apo...
from$30 Check dates
Water activity · 4h 30m
Cape Town: Robben Island Half-Day Tour with Entry Tickets
Discover the Robben Island Museum on a half-day tour from Cape Town. Connect with a vital chapter of South African history and see the prison cell where Nelson Mandela...
from$83 Check dates
Water activity · 4 hours
Cape Town:Robben Island Guided Tour, Skip the Ticketing Line
Discover Robben Island, only a 30-minute ferry ride from Cape Town. Visit the historic prison that held Nelson Mandela and other activists, and delve into the island's...
from$80 Check dates
Water activity · 45 minutes
From Cape Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Seal Watching Tour
Board a modern glass-bottom boat on a cruise to visit "seal island" for close views of thousands of fur seals. Observe the kelp forests through the viewing ports and a...
from$8 Check dates
Water activity · 30 minutes
30min V&A Waterfront Harbour Cruise Cape Town
Enjoy a relaxing 30-minute harbour cruise aboard our new 47ft double-decker boat, Une Belle Vie. Cruise through the V&A Waterfront and Cape Town harbour with the beaut...
from$10 Check dates
Water activity · 5 hours
Cape Town: Robben Island Ticket with Ferry & Transfers
Experience Robben Island with pre-booked ferry tickets and convenient Cape Town transfers. Discover Nelson Mandela's former prison and South Africa's journey to freedom.
from$116 Check dates
Water activity · 5 hours
Robbin Island: Tour with Nelson Mandela's Warder and Chef
Experience a private tour with Jack Swart, Nelson Mandela's warder and chef. Hear personal anecdotes and stories about Mandela's time in prison, and see Jacks' memorie...
from$172 Check dates
Water activity · 1h 30m
Cape Town: Waterfront Night Kayaking
Experience Cape Town’s breathtaking sunsets and city lights on a night kayaking tour. Paddle through the canals of the V&A Waterfront and enjoy a unique and exciting e...
from$31 Check dates
Water activity · 1 hour
Cape Town: Stand-up Paddleboard Experience
See Cape Town from a different perspective and explore the V&A Waterfront on a stand-up paddleboard.
from$20 Check dates
Water activity · 1 hour
Cape Town: 1-Hour Table Bay Sailing Tour
Sail across Table Bay in Cape Town on a boat tour from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Admire fantastic views of the city and Table Mountain. Enjoy a relaxed trip ...
from$21 Check dates
Water activity · 1 hour
60min Coastal Catamaran Cruise Cape Town
Relax aboard a 60min catamaran cruise from the V&A Waterfront sailing into Table Bay aboard “A Beautiful Life”, our 53ft Catamaran. Beautiful views of Table Mountain a...
from$25 Check dates
Water activity · 3 hours
Cape Town: 3-Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Drinks
Experience Cape Town from the water on a private luxury yacht charter. Cruise along the Atlantic coastline, enjoy complimentary drinks and canapés, and take in views o...
from$3,251 Check dates
Water activity · 1 hour
Cape Town: Table Bay Cruise by Catamaran
Enjoy the magnificent view of Table Mountain on a harbor sailing trip by catamaran in Cape Town. Sit on the deck to gaze at the sea, chat with the captain, or purchase...
from$18 Check dates
Water activity · 4 hours
Robben Island Half-Day Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Robben Island Museum served as a political activists' prison during the apartheid era.
from$86 Check dates
Water activity · 6h 30m
Scuba Dive in Cape Town: 2 Dives for certified divers
Scuba dive in Cape Town. Explore 2 dive sites and discover the vibrant reefs and spectacular kelp forest. Chance to encounter octopus, stingrays, sharks and seals whil...
from$202 Check dates
Water activity · 4 hours
Cape Town: Whale watching - Ocean Goat Tour
Set sail on a private Ocean Safari cruise . Witness humpback and southern right whales, playful dolphins, and seabirds in their natural habitat.
from$172 Check dates
Water activity · 1 hour
Drumming Cruise Experience
Set sail from the V&A Waterfront on a catamaran cruise in Cape Town. Enjoy a guided drumming experience, sip on a complimentary glass of bubbly, and receive a traditio...
from$40 Check dates
Water activity · 8 hours
Cape Town: 8-Hour Private Yacht Charter with Drinks & Snacks
Experience Cape Town's coastline on a private yacht charter. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and a professional crew as you cruise past iconic landmarks and swim in the Atlantic Ocean.
from$6,747 Check dates
Water activity · 1h 30m
Cape Town: Guided Kayak Tour of Clifton Beaches & The Coast
See Lion's Head, Table Mountain, and the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range. Explore the rock pools on Maiden's Cove, and enjoy the commentary of Clifton from your guide.
from$49 Check dates
Water activity · 4 hours
Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket & Guided Tour
Discover Robben Island, just a half-hour ferry ride from Cape Town. Encounter the prison where Nelson Mandela was held and uncover its rich history.
from$86 Check dates
Water activity · 5 hours
Cape Town: 5-Hour Private Yacht Cruise with Drinks & Canapés
Enjoy a private 5-hour yacht cruise along the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Town. Take in views of Table Mountain, Lion's Head, and the Twelve Apostles, and enjoy drinks an...
from$5,704 Check dates
Water activity · 2 hours
Simon's Town: Guided Kayak Adventure
Join a guided kayak tour in Simon's Town and paddle through crystal-clear waters. Spot penguins and seals, explore hidden coves, and enjoy a safe experience suitable f...
from$37 Check dates
Water activity · 30 minutes
Cape Town: Half-hour Jet Ski Experience
Experience the thrill of riding a jet ski on the Atlantic Ocean with this experience from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Enjoy a unique way to experience Cape Town's...
from$230 Check dates
Water activity · 30 minutes
Cape Town: 30 Minute Seal-Watching Harbour Cruise
Cruise Cape Town’s harbour on a 30-minute tour with seal sightings, Table Mountain views, and audio commentary in 15 languages. A fun, fast, and scenic way to experien...
from$8 Check dates
Water activity · 1h 30m
Cape Town: V&A Waterfront Night Kayaking Tour
Experience Cape Town's V&A Waterfront at night on a guided kayaking tour. Paddle through the canals, admire the city's twinkling lights, and enjoy a unique and excitin...
from$31 Check dates
Water activity · 3h 30m
Mola Mola Snorkeling, Deep Sea Giant, Cape Town-Langebaan
Mola mola snorkeling off Cape Town near Langebaan: Small groups (2 to 8), up to 2 hours searching + 1 to 2 hours snorkeling, visibility 2 to 20 m, close up & photos po...
from$330 Check dates
Water activity · 5h 30m
Cape Town: Robben Island Entry Ticket with guided tour
Visit Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about its history as a prison and a place of banishment. See the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned ...
from$230 Check dates
Water activity · 3h 30m
Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry, Prison Tour & Mandela’s Cell
Experience the rich history and stunning landscapes of Robben Island and Cape Town. Discover iconic landmarks, breathtaking scenery, and the vibrant culture of this un...
from$74 Check dates
Water activity · 3 hours
Sail & Swim off Clifton
This is the most relaxing of all our experience collection. Sail on a luxurious day catamaran (choose one of 2 in the fleet). Once at Clifton you can either relax on t...
from$3,373 Check dates
Water activity · 1 hour
Cape Town Waterfront and Bay: Sailing Trip
Try an exhilarating sailing cruise to no-where across the bay. This cruise can be done on the luxury catamaran Serenity One, depending on the wind on the day.
from$25 Check dates
Water activity · 8 hours
Cape Town: Aquarium, Duck Tour, and Botanical Garden Day
Discover the wonders of Cape Town’s marine life, scenic waterfront, and lush botanical beauty on this exciting full-day tour.
from$221 Check dates